Friday, 8 May 2020

COVID-19, Friday, May 8

Dear Church Family,

Today is my birthday.Birthdays are supposed to be that one day of the year where you are
entitled to be spoiled a little, to eat what you want to eat, and to do some of
things that you want to do.When
I was a kid, we could pick any breakfast cereal we wanted – I always chose
Alpha-Bits. Gerald brought me some flowers and gave me some plants for the
garden, and over the weekend, the kids are planning some distanced visits; one
of the families might even provide dinner (East Side Marios maybe??).I am spoiled and blessed!

Now, as for the things I want to do today…

This is my 54th daily message during this COVID-19
pandemic.On April 1 I wrote this:

Today try to recall that list from years ago, the one where
you had listed all those things you would do if you had the time. Start the read-the-bible-in-one year; I’m sure
there’s an app for that. Learn to play the guitar.Take up knitting, or painting, or writing
poetry, or reading philosophy.I always
wanted to write more, so that’s what I’m doing.

What have you done in the last month and a half that you always-wanted-to-do?I’ve done a couple of jigsaw puzzles (only 2),
played the guitar a bit more (not very well), and kept up my writing.

Whether you are celebrating something today, or simply facing
day #54 of the COVID-19 pandemic, this day is a gift to you from God.

This is the day that the LORD has
made;let us rejoice and be glad in it! (Psalm 118:24, ESV).

Pastor Rita

PS Is it just me, or do Alpha-Bits taste different than they
did 50 years ago??